Ume - Brooklyn
About This Spot
Stepping into Ume feels like slipping into a quieter, more intimate world tucked away in the heart of Brooklyn. The moment you remove your shoes at the entrance, a gentle shift occurs — a subtle invitation to slow down, shed the bustle of the city, and settle into something more thoughtful and relaxed. The pace here isn’t hurried; it’s a mindful pause, with soft lighting and a calm rhythm that encourages connection, whether with your companions or simply the meal unfolding before you.
The restaurant’s layout enhances this feeling, with low tables surrounded by cushioned floor seating that draws you closer to the experience in a way that’s both grounding and refreshingly unpretentious. There’s a unique harmony between indoors and outdoors in the garden seating area, where a clear ceiling lets in natural light while you remain cozily protected, offering a quietly contemplative space to enjoy your meal.
Ume’s approach to sushi is where discovery truly begins. Rather than simply serving a set menu, it invites you to engage playfully and personally through its deconstructed omakase style. The array of salts, seasonings, and accompaniments invites you to explore, pair, and taste in your own way — turning each bite into a small act of experimentation and delight. The care behind each piece of fish, the thoughtful presentation, and the freedom to build your own rolls make the meal feel less like a performance and more like a shared moment of curiosity and joy.
This is a place where culinary tradition meets a fresh, inviting warmth — a space that encourages you to linger, to savor not just the food but the peaceful human moments around the table.
What’s Available Here
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Outdoor seating - Delivery
- On-site services
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Healthy options
- Wine
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Toilet
- Cosy
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upmarket
- Tourists
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Reservations required
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
- Paid street parking
- Parking
Location & Hours
| Monday | Closed | |
| Tuesday | 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM , 05:00 PM - 10:00 PM | |
| Wednesday | 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM , 05:00 PM - 10:00 PM | |
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| Thursday | 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM , 05:00 PM - 10:00 PM | |
| Friday | 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM , 05:00 PM - 10:00 PM | |
| Saturday | 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM , 05:00 PM - 10:00 PM | |
| Sunday | 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM , 05:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
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Samantha Chiok 11 Jan 2026
Ume was such a great experience! The place is super cozy and you start by taking off your shoes and getting seated. We chose the garden seating where you have a low table and a cushion to sit on. It was very relaxing and welcoming. Then we were served the standard omakase set. It comes with 12 pieces and 9 different salts and seasonings. You get rice and nori to build your own. It was super fun to assemble and try different combinations. The menu has some recommendations for each fish, but really you can't go wrong. Everything is very high quality and super delicious. The service was outstanding. Our server was incredibly kind and nice from beginning to end. He came to check on us, answer any questions and at the very end of the meal asked if we were celebrating anything special. We mentioned or birthdays were last month and he immediately went to get us ice cream with two candles. It was a great gesture and we really appreciated his hospitality.
Vivien Tran 15 Dec 2025
Sushi set was amazing! Every bite was delicious and fresh. Seasonings were so good and unique, and I especially liked how they gave recs on which salts to eat with each fish. Toro was SO fatty and literally melted in my mouth. It was as much of an amazing experience as it was for its high quality sushi. Definitely would recommend if in the area!!
Carin Rudich 01 Dec 2025
A true enjoyable cultural experience. Upon entering you are greeted and asked to remove your shoes and wash your hands. You are then escorted to your table to eat as you sit on cushiony floor pillows. The presentation of the de-constructed Omakase is beautifully thought out and is accompanied by an array of salts and wasabi. Along with the fish you are given soup and seaweed wrappers letting you choose to wrap or not. In addition to the Sushi Set we ordered the Everything Don dish and Tokubetsu Junmai Souden Sake to drink. If you enjoy sweet sake this is the perfect one. The service was seamless with our waiter guiding us thru the different flavors. It's such a wonderful experience but be sure to be on time because seatings are very close together.
Aliya Tang 04 Nov 2025
This place is probably my favorite omakase experience in NYC. I really enjoyed all of the pieces of fish and shellfish that were included in the set menu. The seasoning pairings were also very different from what I’ve seen before and we had the liberty of trying whichever seasonings with whichever course we preferred. The strawberry green tea pairing was absolutely delectable. My favorite piece was the toro; it melted right into my mouth.
Mia Huynh 10 Oct 2025
This DIY omakase experience is such a fun meal to grab with friends, family, or on a date. I highly recommend reservations as it can get busy. It's a traditional experience, where you take off your shoes at the entrance and sit on the floor. The interior of the restaurant has an "outside" portion, with a clear ceiling (but you are still inside) and it's absolutely stunning. Service was super attentive and polite. We did the omakase set for $78pp and it was delicious. You are given 12 cuts of fish with 9 different salts. For your dining experience, you can mix and match the fish and salts to curate your own meal. You are also given a menu providing the name of each of the fish and salts, as well as recommendations on how to pair them. If after the meal you are still hungry, they also offer an al carte menu for you to order more. We got their milk ice cream with soy bean powder at the end, and I absolutely loved it. Would love to come back here sometime.
Rachel Jiang 04 Oct 2025
We had an unforgettable experience at Ume for my mom’s birthday! Everything from the atmosphere to the service made the night special. It took us a bit to find the storefront (rain didn’t help!), so I do wish the sign was a little bigger. They run on a set schedule, but we didn’t wait long from our reservation time. You remove your shoes and wash your hands before entering, which adds a nice traditional touch. The preset menu includes 12 unique nigiri pieces served in an aesthetic way, and you can order more afterward. I only wish we had more room! They even surprised us with what seemed like vanilla ice cream topped with peanut shavings, which ended up being our favorite part. Big thanks to our enthusiastic server for making the evening so memorable!
Ruby Chan 21 Sep 2025
My boyfriend secretly booked Ume for my birthday/our anniversary celebration, without even knowing I’d been dying to go. The garden seating is beautiful despite being a bit too shiny. The whole ambiance is so zen and relaxing which makes it perfect for a special occasion. Huge shoutout to the impeccable service: we were 30 minutes late stuck at traffic, but they still graciously held our table. They even surprised us with vanilla gelato with honey and kinako on the house, easily one of the most delicious scoops I’ve ever had. ＊Sushi Set $78 pp It was such a fun and interactive experience making our own hand rolls from a sashimi platter. We loved being able to enjoy everything at our own pace, customizing each piece with a variety of dipping sauces and special salts. It really encouraged me to slow down, savor every bite, and fully appreciate each piece. ＊Literally Everything Don $60 We were greedy to try more so we got one more kaishindon. Expensive but you get what you pay for: uni, ikura, scallop, toro, a5 miyazaki wagyu, caviar, and more. Every bite was pure luxury and satisfying. I only hoped I could only get this don as I was too full after finishing the sushi set, but they require at least one sushi set per person. ＊King Salmon Nigiri To be completely transparent, my bf found a small bone in his sashimi. He was given a completely new set, and they even treated us to king salmon nigiri. We really appreciated how proactive and thoughtful they were so it didn’t affect our overall experience at all.